| Company name | Group | Parent | Subsidiary | Customer | Supplier | Alliance | Bank | Shareholder |
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| THAI FUJIKIKAI Co.,Ltd. | ||||||||
| 富士機械工販株式会社 | ||||||||
| 日本専売公社(JT) | ||||||||
| 大日本インキ化学工業株式会社(現DIC) | ||||||||
| 米国ブランズウィック社 | ||||||||
| 西独マイレンダー社 |
Established Fuji Industries Limited in Asahimachi, Hiroshima City, for the purpose of designing and manufacturing machinery and equipment
Fuji Kogyo Ltd. was established for design and manufacture of machineries in Asahi-machi, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima pref.
Founded: July 11, 1951 (Showa 26)
Reorganized into a corporation, Fuji Machinery Industries Co., Ltd.
Fuji Kogyo Ltd. was reorganized and renamed to FUJI KIKAI KOGYO CO., LTD.
Received an order for cigarette manufacturing plants from Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT)
Received an order for cigarette manufacturing machines from Japan Monopoly Corporation (currently, Japan Tabaco Inc.).
Relocated headquarters to Fuchu-cho, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, with new construction
Moved its head office to the current location at Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima pref.
Started manufacturing automatic pinsetters for bowling in partnership with Brunswick Corporation, USA
Tied-up with US based Brunswick Corporation to manufacture the automatic pinsetter of bowling.
Collaborated with Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc. (now DIC), and succeeded in prototyping DFP-type tinplate rotary printing presses
Tied-up with Dainippon Ink & Chemical Incorporated and succeeded to manufacture a prototype of DFP metal rotary printing press machines.
Constructed a new factory in Hachihonmatsu-cho, Higashihiroshima City
Built a new plant in Hachihonmatsu-cho, Higashihiroshima-shi, Hiroshima pref.
Started development of metal offset printing machines through technology introduction from West German Mylander Corporation
Made a technology transfer contract with West Germany based company Mailander to begin the development of metal offset printing machines.
Started manufacturing automobile manufacturing equipment (car body welding assembly equipment)
Started manufacturing automobile equipment (body welding and assembling).
Completion of Gravure Printing Machine No. 1
Completed the first rotogravure printing machine.
Completion of curved surface printing machine No. 1 equipped with an innovative color head mechanism
Completed the first curved surface printing machine attached with unique color head.
Start of sales of new metal printing machine (PRIMEX series)
Started the sales of new model of metal printing machines (PRIMEX series).
Completion of business form web-fed printing machine No. 1 with computer control system
Completed the first computerized rotary press machine for business documents.
Relocated Tokyo branch to Shiratori, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, consolidating sales and service factories
Moved the Tokyo branch to Shiratori, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo. The Tokyo branch was to specialize in sales and maintenance workshop.
Started manufacturing small-diameter pipe pushers and Rockman series
Announced and started selling new type of business form printing machine, FNS series
Started manufacturing boring machines with small diameter pipe jacking technique, ROCK MAN series.
Announced and began the sales of new model of printing machines for business documents, FNS series.
Received approval for the Water-based Coating System development project from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Successfully commercialized extrusion laminator
Received a subsidy for the development of new technology from MITI to develop water based industrial paints.
Succeeded in the commercialization of extrusion lamination machine.
Consolidated headquarters functions at Yawata-matsu Factory in Higashihiroshima for operational efficiency
Integrated the head office’s functions to improve business efficiency at Hachihonmatsu plant in Higashihiroshima-shi, Hiroshima pref.
50th anniversary of company founding
Received development subsidy from New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to develop solvent-free coating system
Celebrated the 50th anniversary.
Received subsidy from New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to develop solvent-free paint system.
Started manufacturing sectional drive type MD (multi-drive) gravure printing machines
Started manufacturing sectional drive system multi-drive type rotogravure printing machines.
Started operation of second factory at Yawata-matsu Factory as a dedicated plant for metal printing machines
Started the operation of Hachihonmatsu second plant as the main plant for metal printing machine production.
Development of
Received NEDO subsidy for the development of high-precision film coating system.
Established "THAI FUJIKIKAI Co., Ltd." in Thailand
Set up THAI FUJIKIKAI CO., LTD. in Thailand.
Selected as one of the "300 Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Business Operators Doing Their Best" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Selected as “Excellent SMEs and Micro Enterprises Selection 300” from METI.
MCD coating device received the "Invention Merit Award" at the 41st Invention Awards co-hosted by the Japan Invention Promotion Association and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
MCD Coating Device has received the contrive Service Prize of 41th Invention Grand Prize, which cosponsored by Japan Society for the Advancement of Inventions and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd.
Headquarters building completed
New headquarter office built
Selected as a
Winner of the 7th Manufacturing Japan Grand Prize Special Award
Selected as “Local future pioneer company” by Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
Received a special award at the 7th Japan Manufacturing Grand Award.
Logistics warehouse completed
Fuchu plant developed as a production base and started operation
Built a distribution warehouse.
Started to use Fuchu plant as R&D center.
Ryusho Wada appointed as President and CEO
Ryusho Wada appointed as President and Representative Director.
70th anniversary of the company's founding
Announced and started selling the automatic exchange gravure printing machine, FSR II, for plate cylinders and fanners
70th anniversary of the company’s founding. Announced and launched sales of the FSRⅡ, an automatic sleeve/furnisher exchange type gravure printing press.
Awarded as a
Awarded as a “Company Contributing to Industrial Promotion of Higashihiroshima City” by Higashihiroshima City.
Fujikikai will exhibit at TOKYO PACK 2026 from October 14 to 16, 2026. Under the themes of labor saving and workload reduction, its booth will showcase products and technologies that reduce burdens at production sites and improve productivity through live demonstrations.
Fujikikai Co., Ltd. announced that it has decided to invest in social bonds issued by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). See the attached PDF and JASSO website for details.
Fujikikai’s gravure printing and laminating machines were registered as eligible equipment for Japan’s subsidy program promoting energy-saving investment and demand transformation. Customers considering new installations or upgrades can substantially reduce costs using the subsidy. Details are available on the eligible models page.
At the November 27, 2025 shareholders’ meeting, the company approved a reduction in capital from ¥450 million to ¥150 million, effective December 29. The ¥300 million reduction will be transferred to capital reserves without compensation. The total number of shares will remain unchanged, and net assets and business performance will not be affected.
Fujikikai Co., Ltd. will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays from December 28, 2025, through January 4, 2026. The company apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks customers for their understanding.
THAI FUJIKIKAI expanded and relocated its office to strengthen intermediate product supply to ASEAN through overseas procurement. The new office has expanded storage and facilities, allowing more efficient storage of large parts and intermediate products.
Fujikikai Co., Ltd. has completely redesigned its corporate website. The new site will provide ongoing updates on products and company initiatives.
Fujikikai Co., Ltd. will be closed for summer holidays from Wednesday, August 13, through Sunday, August 17, 2025. The company apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks customers for their understanding.
At a ceremony on February 4, 2025, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Higashihiroshima City, Fujikikai Co., Ltd. was recognized as one of 33 companies that made significant contributions to local economic development and job creation.
Fuji Machine Co., Ltd. will transfer part of its business to Fujikikai Co., Ltd. effective December 1, 2024. Operations will continue as usual after the transfer, ensuring continuity of service. For inquiries, contact the Fujikikai President’s Office or Procurement Department Purchasing Section using the phone numbers in the notice.